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What is TIES anyway?

January 19, 2017
DID YOU KNOW? 
 
TIES is a FREE early intervention parenting program for families with children 18 months through 5 years old. 
 
TIES helps families handle the following behaviors:
 
•Aggression

•Mealtime problems

•Bedtime and sleeping issues

•Running from adults

•Destruction of property

•Tantrums

•Separation anxiety

•High activity level

•Non-compliance

•Trouble at school

 
When children are at TIES, they go into a classroom setting, where they take part in activities that work on transitioning, social skills, mealtime skills, and developmental goals.  While the children are in the classroom, the parents receive one on one case management, as well as additional trainings that help them master the TIES skills. 
 
The following is a testimonial from a recent TIES graduate:
 
"Before attending TIES I found it difficult to be around my youngest child. Often without reason, she would have 45-minute temper tantrums; everything we tried failed. As a parent I felt hopeless and like a failure. These tantrums made it difficult to enjoy my time with my family. Our family physician recommended TIES at St. Luke's after she had a meltdown in his office. After meeting with the staff members at TIES, the choice to start the program was an easy one. The TIES program is amazing and has truly benefited our family. The techniques taught are easy to use in everyday situations and as a parent allows you to focus on the positives rather than the negatives. I now am more confident in my ability to parent and found that the simplest of changes can go a long way. The staff at TIES are amazing and very supportive, without them I would still be lost. Thank you to the staff at TIES for supporting us and always being positive during difficult times. You are the BEST!" -TIES parent (Summer 2016) 
 
Interested in finding out more about TIES? Call 558-4861, or e-mail our program coordinator at Caitlin.hauskins@unitypoint.org 
 
Remember: happy parents make happy kids.